If you are driven, resilient and articulate we would like to hear from you. This role will be at times challenging but highly rewarding. This will see you work with a multitude of people with varying social economic status. You will be working as part of a team that is committed, supportive and innovative with excellent training opportunities. This role will see you providing direct support to children and young people in the Out of Home Care system along with their carers and extended family. Organisational Profile GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not for Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education. GEGAC is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people. Position Purpose Koorie Kare (Foster Care) Field Workers provide ongoing support to children and young people in care, along with their Foster Carers. The worker plays an important role in ensuring the GEGAC carers they are working with have the resources and skills needed to provide quality care to the children (clients). The Koorie Kare field worker will be non-judgemental and have a commitment to best practice to ensure compliance with Victorian Statutory Out of Home Care Standards along with all other relevant regulations and frameworks. Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated understanding of challenges experienced by Aboriginal clients and commitment to providing a culturally appropriate service. Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously to develop, implement and manage effective case plans for multiple children or young people simultaneously. Demonstrated understanding of trauma and it’s impact on the development and behaviour of children. Understanding of the complex care needs of children and young people living in Out of Home Care. Demonstrated sound understanding and knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Victorian OOHC Standards. Ability to prepare high-quality reports, maintain accurate records and use computer-based technologies for administrative practices. Ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and organisational requirements. Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable). Valid Driver’s License ESSENTIAL Qualification Diploma in Community Services ESSENTIAL A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIAL How to apply for this job A copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing [email protected]. Click here to view the Position Description Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Applications can also be emailed to [email protected]. Or posted to: Human Resources Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative PO Box 634 Bairnsdale Vic 3875 Applications close 5pm Sunday, 20 October 2024. No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances). Previous applicants need not apply. A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation. "this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".